That the Strategic Director of Finance
1. Approves the retrospective variation to the appointment of Karakusevic Carson Architects (KCA) for the RIBA stage 3+/4A designs for the Ledbury Estate Redevelopment for a value of £1,249,846 together with the re-design of Phase 1 tower required, as set out in paragraphs 5-7, for a value of £147,047 resulting in a total variation of £1,396,893.
2. Notes this Gateway (GW) 3 report seeks retrospective approval for the changes set out below in line with Contract Standing Order 6.7 and will be presented to the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee in February 2024